Monthly Archives: June 2019

Baltic Heritage Network Newsletter 2019, No.2 is now available

We are happy to present the Summer edition of the Baltic Heritage Network quarterly newsletter. In these pages you will find information about our past and future events, new publications, and what is happening across the globe within the diaspora research and archive communities. 

Read more June 24, 2019

The Lithuanian Charter Turns Seventy

Liberation Committee published a pocket-size book World Community of Lithuanians (Dr. Haas & Cie., KG., Augsburg), also known as the Lithuanian Charter. The document laid the foundations of the Lithuanian World Community, Inc., brought together and provided the new meaning to thousands of Lithuanian war refugees.

Read more June 19, 2019

“Fernflower” – A Relaxing Evening of Music and Poetry

In June, VEMU had special guests from Estonia, actors Lembit and Mare Peterson, and musicians Marge Loik (piano) and Villu Veski (saxophone) performing a music and poetry program to celebrate the Year of the Estonian Language.

Read more June 15, 2019

The Baltic Diaspora Conference in Panevėžys

In May 2019, the Gabrielė Petkevičaitė-Bitė Panevėžys County Public Library together with Vilnius University Faculty of Communication organized the 20th international conference dedicated to the Baltic diaspora documentary heritage from 1944 to 2018. This year, the annual event earmarked the Year of World Lithuanians.

Read more June 5, 2019

Benedict Karl Pasaporte – a Passionate Student of European History and All Things Estonian

Nearly one year ago, Benedict Karl Pasaporte, heard about the celebration of the 100th anniversary of Estonian independence taking place at Nathan Phillips Square, and being the inquisitive person he is, sought information at Tartu College. And so began his in-depth journey of learning about Estonia.

Read more June 3, 2019